urethane
nounA colorless or white crystalline compound, CO(NH2)OC2H5, used in organic synthesis and formerly as a palliative treatment for leukemia.
nounAny of several esters, other than the ethyl ester, of carbamic acid.
nounIn chem., any ester of carbamic acid.
nounA white crystalline substance, NH2.CO.OC2H5, produced by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate or by heating urea nitrate and ethyl alcohol. It is used as a hypnotic, antipyretic, and antispasmodic. Hence, any ester of carbamic acid.
nounsame as
A
Any compound of having this
an ester of carbamic acid